Date: 26 September 2025
Hydrogen Mobility Industry Headlines
Foothill Transit Expands Hydrogen Bus Infrastructure in California
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has secured an $11.3 million contract to develop a second hydrogen fueling station for Foothill Transit’s Arcadia site. The new facility will help accommodate 19 additional hydrogen fuel cell buses, with construction scheduled for mid-2026. This move cements Foothill Transit’s leadership in zero-emission public transport across Los Angeles, supporting a fleet that already includes California’s largest collection of hydrogen fuel cell buses.
Read the full release:
Clean Energy to build second hydrogen station for Foothill Transit’s expanding fleet of low-emissions buses
New Vehicles and Technology Launches
RAF Tests 100% Hydrogen-Powered Truck
The British Royal Air Force (RAF) has deployed a MAN HX 4×4 truck retrofitted by ULEMCo with a 3.3-litre Ford V6 running solely on hydrogen, now active at RAF Leeming.
Details:
The RAF truck with a Ford rally engine converted to run on 100% hydrogen – Driving Hydrogen
Revolutionary hydrogen technology used by the Ministry of Defence – GB News
Japan’s First Mass-Produced Hydrogen Truck Launches
Hino is set to deliver its Profia Z FCV—the country’s first mass-produced hydrogen truck—on October 24, featuring a dual Mirai fuel cell setup, 650 km range, and extensive real-world validation.
Sources:
Hino Motors to exhibit vehicles at Japan Mobility Show 2025 – Hino Global
Hino unveils Japan’s first mass-produced fuel cell heavy-duty truck – Electrive
Hydrogen fuel-cell trucks set to be mass produced in Japan for the first time – Hydrogen Insight
BMW’s Hydrogen Pathway
BMW officially confirmed that its first hydrogen production car will be the iX5 Hydrogen, entering series production in 2028. After successful global pilots, BMW will produce the latest fuel cell systems at Plant Steyr, Austria.
Read more:
Official: the 2028 BMW X5 will get a hydrogen version you can actually buy – Top Gear
BMW confirms hydrogen iX5 with 300-plus mile range – Autocar
BMW confirms production hydrogen iX5 for 2028 – PistonHeads
BMW iX5 Hydrogen: Hydrogen based mobility & specs – BMW UK
Daimler Bus and Hydrogen Coach Trials
Daimler Bus has launched public trials of their first hydrogen Setra coach, boasting an 800 km range courtesy of a 300 kW stack and 46 kg of onboard hydrogen.
More info:
first Setra touring coach powered by fuel cell – Daimler Truck
Daimler Buses launches hydrogen fuel cell Setra coach for road testing – Bus News
Hydrogen Fuel Cells Power Daimler Buses’ H₂ Coach road trials in Germany – Hydrogen Fuel News
GP JOULE Powers Up German H2 Truck Infrastructure
In northern Germany, a new HYCEL hydrogen station operated by GP JOULE is now refueling Hyundai XCIENT trucks as part of the eFarm green hydrogen project.
Learn more:
Green hydrogen from north to south – GP JOULE
HYCEL station fuels hydrogen trucks with locally made H2 – Driving Hydrogen
GP JOULE opens HYCEL hydrogen station for trucks in Hürup – LinkedIn
For more details and ongoing updates, visit Driving Hydrogen – Hydrogen Automotive News.
Policy, Alliances & Global Events
German Masterplan for Hydrogen Mobility
BMW, Daimler, Toyota, and GP Joule convened this week in Berlin urging a nationalized plan to scale hydrogen vehicles and fuel station networks.
FIA Extreme H World Cup Set for 2025
The FIA, in alliance with Extreme E, will debut the world’s first hydrogen-powered international motorsport series in Saudi Arabia (October), marking a major milestone for zero-emission racing.
For more insights, review the latest dispatches at Driving Hydrogen.
UK & European Developments
Surrey Boasts UK’s Largest Hydrogen Bus Fleet
Metrobus now operates 54 hydrogen buses—supported by a £16m project—providing fast-refueling, long-range services across Surrey’s busiest public routes.
Hydrogen Pipeline Policy Shift
The UK government announced a waiver of licensing for 100% hydrogen pipelines, streamlining early project launches and boosting domestic growth.
Trends to Watch
- Acceleration of H2-powered commercial vehicle adoption in Europe and Asia.
- Significant progress in hydrogen bus and truck fleet deployments in large urban areas.
- Policy-driven expansion of hydrogen infrastructure, notably in the UK and Germany.
